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Something (Completely) Different
It’s the end of the first week of January, and you are already settling very comfortably into the new year’s rut. The resolutions that ran through your mind last week kept on going, and are now out of sight. You will be … Continue reading
Off Road Travel
Imagine that you are driving home through a forest, and you round a curve and notice in the periphery of your vision that a pickup truck is off the pavement on its side. As you briefly consider the possibilities, you … Continue reading
Posted in interpersonal, outdoor activities, stuff we have to do
Tagged life, random, taking a walk, thoughts
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Txtng Dstrys Spllng Sklls
I have never texted, and don’t know how. It’s tempting to learn…how hard can it be to spell words incorrectly? I worry though. I have always been a good speller. What if I unlearn my spelling skills, and forget how … Continue reading
Stuck
When you are stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle on a winding mountain road, it’s tough to be patient. You realize that the driver is probably waiting for a safe place to pull over, one that is paved, and both wide … Continue reading
Cat Stretches
Whether or not you live with a cat, you’ve probably witnessed a cat stretch at one time or another. They are so memorable that I can recall details after many years of catless living (I don’t count the strays that … Continue reading
Posted in indoor activities, outdoor activities
Tagged exercise, life, random, rejuvenation, thoughts
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The Early Morning Blues
It’s cold, you’re tired, and you have to get up. How shocking it is that some people rise in the dark on a daily basis, and others sleep well into daylight while so much is going on around them. Amazing that such disparate … Continue reading
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Tagged family, life, personal, random, thoughts, variety
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Say Something Nice
If you have a little time on your hands, or even if you don’t, take a couple of moments out of your busy day to give someone a compliment. Not only will it give the person warm fuzzy feelings on what … Continue reading
To the Market
It’s kind of silly when you rise early to take a walk before breakfast, and then get in the car later to drive to the market. What’s the point of exercise if it isn’t useful? When you look out the window on your day off and … Continue reading
Posted in outdoor activities, stuff we have to do
Tagged exercise, food, taking a walk, thoughts
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To Do Lists, Math Doodles, and Peas
Sometimes I’m bored when I have a long list of things to do. The problem is my list has nothing fun on it…Humans tend to avoid uninteresting tasks. So it’s important to include some fun stuff on your To Do list. Sprinkle the fun … Continue reading
Posted in art, home, stuff we have to do
Tagged art, family, food, home, thoughts, variety
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Trimming the Tree
When it’s time to take a break from the drama of the holiday season and the rain/hail/snow has finally paused, you may decide to prune the tree in your front yard. This is not advised immediately following an ice storm, … Continue reading
Posted in interpersonal, nature, outdoor activities, stuff we have to do
Tagged bird watching, exercise, friendship, home, home improvement, nature
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When You're Bored 